25031R0265-EMA Workshop Feeding-01/30/25

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for catering services by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, specifically for a workshop feeding event scheduled on February 11, 2025. The contract requires the vendor to provide 50 boxed lunches from Chick-fil-A, each consisting of a fried chicken sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Additional requirements include providing tea (both sweet and unsweet), cups, ice, and napkins. The procurement is limited to vendors within 40 miles of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency's location at 5898 County Road 41 in Clanton, AL. The contract has a strict per-person cost limit of $12.75, and the proposal must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys by the due date of February 3, 2025. The procurement involves Clarke County and Coaling Town jurisdictions and is specifically tied to the state's emergency management workshop preparation.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must be registered in Alabama Buys and comply with state procurement regulations. The attached Standard Terms and Conditions document indicates that suppliers must certify compliance with state tax collection requirements, federal immigration laws, and E-Verify program enrollment if employing workers in Alabama. The contract appears to be a small-scale catering procurement with a total estimated value of approximately $637.50 (50 lunches at $12.75 per person). Potential vendors must carefully review the Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document, which outlines the comprehensive terms and conditions for participation in the state's procurement process. Electronic submission through the Alabama Buys portal is mandatory, and vendors must ensure they meet all registration and compliance requirements before submitting their proposal.